What it is

Launch Workplaces is a flexible office and coworking operator based in the Washington area, with centers in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Its DC locations are Navy Yard (99 M St. SE, 8th Floor), The Stacks at Buzzard Point (2099 First St SW) and Watergate (2600 Virginia Ave NW). It also operates in Bethesda, Gaithersburg and Rockville in Maryland and Alexandria in Virginia. The operating company, Launch Management Company, LLC, lists its address as 1200 18th St NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036.

What it offers founders

  • Private offices and team suites: furnished interior and window offices that members can customize with furniture, paint, decor and window frosting, with 24/7 key access.
  • Coworking and dedicated desks: first come, first served coworking with weekday 9 to 5 access, a 24/7 option and dedicated desks.
  • Meeting rooms: conference rooms by the hour or day, with unlimited use for private office members under a reasonable use policy.
  • Virtual office services: mail packages that give a business address with mail pickup, scanning and forwarding options.
  • Community: seminars, networking and social events, plus referrals to professional service providers.

Membership and pricing

Launch describes its memberships as all inclusive, covering Wi Fi, printing, scanning and refreshments with no hidden fees. Prices vary by location and are subject to change. At Navy Yard the site lists 1 person interior offices from $800 per month, dedicated desks from $700, coworking from $275 per month and a coworking day pass from $35. Mail packages are $39 (Basic), $79 (Standard) and $179 (Deluxe) per month. According to the FAQ, office agreements are preferred at 12 months, short term office leases carry a 10% premium, and coworking and mail services are month to month.

Who it is for and how to engage

Launch says it serves solo professionals, satellite teams, growing businesses and established enterprises. For a founder, the low cost mail package is a way to get a DC address, while the day pass and coworking plans suit teams testing whether they need a physical base. Staff are on site Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and members with the right plan have 24/7 access. Book a tour or reach out through the contact page.

Why it matters in the DMV ecosystem

Navy Yard and Buzzard Point are fast growing Southeast and Southwest DC neighborhoods, and the Navy Yard center is one block from the Navy Yard Ballpark Metro station. With sister centers in Montgomery County and Alexandria, Launch gives companies options on both sides of the DC line as they grow.